Are you on the fence about getting hearing aids? It can be hard to admit that you’re not hearing as well as you used to. You might be avoiding investing in your hearing health. Here are some of the common …
Celebrate World Alzheimer’s Month with a Hearing Test
This month is World Alzheimer’s Month! Every September, Alzheimer’s Disease International raises awareness about dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Worldwide, there’s still a lot of confusion about what dementia is and how it affects the brain. Millions of people face the …
Can Hearing Loss Be Cured?
If you had asked this question only a few years ago, the answer would have been a definitive “No.” The going knowledge about hearing loss had us believe that once the cells of the tiny hair-like structures of the ear …
Studies on Hearing Loss and Injuries
You might not be surprised to learn that hearing loss can lead to some rare injuries. Imagine, for example, if you had hearing loss that was serious enough not to miss the voice of someone telling you to “look out” …
All About Hearing Protection
If you are concerned about hearing protection, you are already taking a step in the right direction. Although advances are rapidly changing the possibilities of hearing assistance, the best way to solve the problems associated with hearing loss is to …
Keeping Your Hearing Aids Dry
Have you ever accidentally stepped into the shower without taking out your hearing aids? We’ve all been there. It can be hard to keep your hearing aids dry, and sometimes a shower or a rainstorm can get your hearing aids …
Hunters and Hearing Loss
For many Americans, the summer and fall is a time to head to the shooting range to brush up on skills, or load up the truck for a hunting trip. Hunters know all about gun safety, and make sure everyone …
Hand Dryers Can Hurt Kids’ Ears
Loud noises are all around us. You may listen to your music with the volume turned all the way up, go to a very loud sports game, or ride an ATV that’s very noisy. One teenager from Canada decided to …
Hearing Aids Keep You Happy, Healthy, and Wealthy
Are you living with untreated hearing loss? If you think hearing loss isn’t having a big impact on your life, you may want to think again. A recent report by professor Emerita Bridget Shield from Brunel University in London provides …
Osteoporosis and Sudden Hearing Loss
We often don’t think about our hearing until something goes wrong. When you’ve experienced hearing loss, you’ll remember to protect your hearing. But it’s hard to take precautions and protect our hearing health while we can still hear. Knowing what …